Mysterious Doomsday Fish Appears in Tamil Nadu: Sign of Natural Disasters?

Jun 17, 2025 Komal Das

It began like any other day until a long, silvery creature washed ashore. The mythical-looking oarfish, or "doomsday fish," shocked onlookers along the Tasmanian coast

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This week, oarfish appeared on Tasmania’s west coast and off Tamil Nadu, India, sparking curiosity, with locals linking them to omens and disasters

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Known for their ribbon-like silver bodies, metallic scales, and bright red crests, oarfish can grow up to 30 feet, making them appear mythical

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In Tamil Nadu, fishermen caught a massive oarfish. The unusual catch drew large crowds, reviving tales of portents and calamities

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Oarfish, or Regalecus glesne, typically live deep underwater, 200 to 1,000 metres below the sea, surfacing rarely and adding to their mystery

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Historically linked to earthquakes and tsunamis, folklore dubs them "doomsday fish." However, scientists dismiss any proven connection to natural disasters

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